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Bears Edge Vikings 19-17 on Santos' Last-Second 48-Yard Field Goal

Chicago's defense-first, turnover-averse approach contrasts with J. J. McCarthy's uneven development.

Overview

  • Devin Duvernay's 56-yard kickoff return in the final minute set up the winning attempt after Jordan Addison's late touchdown briefly gave Minnesota the lead.
  • Cairo Santos hit the game-winner as time expired after earlier missing from 45 yards, finishing 4-for-5 on field goals.
  • Caleb Williams completed 16 of 32 passes for 193 yards without a turnover as Chicago leaned on 140 rushing yards, including 90 from D'Andre Swift.
  • Chicago's defense picked off J. J. McCarthy twice (Kevin Byard and Nahshon Wright), and the quarterback finished 16 of 32 for 150 yards with a 47.7 passer rating.
  • The victory moved the Bears to 7-3 and dropped the Vikings to 4-6, fueling renewed public criticism of Minnesota's quarterback plan, including posts from Richard Sherman.